Matteo Dams

Matteo Dams (born 9 March 2004) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Club Brugge of the Belgian Pro League. He has also represented the Belgium national under-21 football team.

Club career

PSV Eindhoven From Brasschaat, Dams joined the academy at PSV Eindhoven in 2012. In June 2021 Dams signed a two-year professional contract with PSV. Dams made his professional debut on 21 January 2022 for Jong PSV in the Eerste Divisie match against Excelsior Rotterdam which side won 3–0. After making 12 Eerste Divisie appearances in his debut season for Jong PSV, in June 2023, he signed a one-year contract extension with the club. On 6 October 2023, he scored his first league goal as a professional, in the Eerste Divisie for Jong PSV against MVV Maastricht. He made his first start in the Eredivisie for PSV on 1 September 2024 in a 3–0 win over Go Ahead Eagles.

Al-Ahli With his contract with PSV set to expire in the summer, on 29 January 2025, Dams joined Saudi club Al-Ahli. The transfer fee for the move was reported to be in the region of €10 million. He made his debut in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Ahli appearing as second half substitute in a 2-0 away win against Al-Orobah on 30 January 2025. A few days later, he featured for the club in the AFC Champions League Elite, playing from the start in a 3-1 away win against Qatari club Al Sadd SC on 3 February 2025.

Club Brugge On 22 August 2026, Dams joined Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge.

International career A Belgium youth international, In 2024, he was called up to the Belgium U21 side. He featured for Belgian U21 from the start as they played Czech Republic U21 in a 2–0 defeat on 15 November 2024.

Career statistics

Honours Al-Ahli Saudi Super Cup: 2025 AFC Champions League Elite: 2024–25

Individual Eredivisie Talent of the Month: September 2024 Eredivisie Team of the Month: September 2024